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QSAT-EOS

Re-entered 3 Dec 2023

QSAT-EOS (NORAD 40301, COSPAR 2014-070D) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Dec 2023, launched on 6 Nov 2014 on the ANSARO-1 mission. It was operated by KYUD / QPS as part of the QPS programme. The spacecraft was built by KYUD/QPS on the QSAT bus, with a mass of 49 kg. Like most satellites in low orbits, it was gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until re-entry. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.

2014
launched
2023
re-entered
9
years on orbit
49
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched6 Nov 2014 · on the ANSARO-1 mission
Operational1 Nov 2016 · entered service
Retired1 Nov 2016 · end of operational service
Re-entered3 Dec 2023 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID40301
COSPAR2014-070D
TypeSatellite
OperatorKYUD / QPS
Country / StateJ
ManufacturerKYUD/QPS
BusQSAT
Mass49 kg
ProgrammeQPS
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude504 × 554 km
Inclination97.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to QSAT-EOS?

QSAT-EOS re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Dec 2023, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2014. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did QSAT-EOS re-enter the atmosphere?

QSAT-EOS re-entered on 3 Dec 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built QSAT-EOS?

QSAT-EOS was operated by KYUD / QPS and built by KYUD/QPS (J).

Launched together

ASNARO 1NORAD 40298Hodoyoshi-1Re-entered 2025ChubuSat-1Re-entered 2025TsubameRe-entered 2024
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.